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765-747-9107

RICHMOND OFFICE

765-966-0538

CRISIS SUPPORT

765-288-HELP

SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE

CALL 988

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Better Way is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and achievements as well.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

About Us

We’re here to help!

A Better Way serves Blackford, Delaware, Henry, Jay, Randolph, Fayette, Wayne, and Union counties. 

A Better Way provides shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, a walk-in Rape Crisis Center, mobile advocacy, individual trauma-informed counseling, support groups, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, homeless resources and assistance, a 24/7 suicide and crisis support line, education and referrals, bullying, teen dating violence, and domestic violence prevention programs, and a check-in call service for older or disabled homebound persons.

Rape Crisis Center

Made possible by Indiana Criminal Justice Institute & Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault

A Better Way’s rape crisis center is open 24/7 to victims of rape or sexual assault seeking services. We provide confidential on-site crisis counseling, safety planning, information & referral, emotional support, legal advocacy, and much more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join our team today!

There are many opportunities available to volunteer with us. Our direct service volunteers work alongside staff and provide services to survivors and their children in the areas of crisis intervention, child care, transportation, and emotional support.

Training Initiatives

Stewards of Children Training

Training materials, provided by Darkness to Light, instruct our staff on how to properly prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

Re-Centering: Move to End Violence

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

After two and a half years of extensive research, ICADV has compiled a comprehensive report of recommendations for communities and domestic violence programs based on interviews conducted with survivors of domestic violence.

Going forward, the report will guide statewide programs, trainings, legislative advocacy and violence prevention initiatives. Please read complete report HERE.

ABW SAFE SHELTER

We provide 24/7 safe shelter and services to survivors and their children.

MOBILE ADVOCACY

Advocates provide flexible meeting locations, striving to accommodate services based on need.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Support groups are provided to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault weekly.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Counselors are available on-site to provide compassionate trauma-informed care.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Provides age-appropriate activities to help children and youth identify positive options in life.

CRISIS SUPPORT LINE

If you or someone you know are in crisis, call us today at
765-288-HELP. We’re here to listen 24/7.

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE

We provide 24/7 support for persons in crisis. Staff are certified in safeTALK and/or ASIST.

TELECARE SERVICES

Daily calls to older, disabled, or homebound adults for med reminders, safety checks, and social calls.

COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

We provide presentations to philanthropic groups, church groups, schools and other service providers.

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Passage Way provides survivors of domestic violence safe housing, security, stability and peace.

RAPID RE-HOUSING

Rapid re-housing provides short-term rental assistance and services to those we serve.

LEGAL ADVOCACY

Legal advocates are available to assist with filing protective orders and much more.

SUPPORT SURVIVORS

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!